1940s style evening dress 1940 Vintage Sewing Pattern Gown // Film Noir // // Bust 30 32 34 36 38 Hip 38 There are no fabric suggestions as this was a wartime pattern 1940s Formal Dresses, Prom Dresses,

She paired it with matching dark pumps, and a dramatic, drop brim hat by Dior in a dark shade of mauve

This will be such a versatile piece in my wardrobe for years to come

Before the dress was introduced, Cinderella wore just the multilayered petticoat and if the Prince even touched it, the thin gossamer layer would rip

It has integrated fabric ties to cinch your waist for a customized shape, and the hem is slightly longer at the back to keep you covered

Paired with a pair of Lottie Elliot lace ankle boots, its the perfect whimsical wedding look

Dorothy from "The Wizard of Oz" also sets off on a great adventure through twisting cyclones and into a magical world filled with color where her blue gingham dress reflects the new horizons she's reached